April, 2026 - Weeklydefencenews

April 27, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Leonardo pushes M-346 jet deal with Morocco

Leonardo is intensifying efforts to secure a jet trainer contract in Morocco with its M-346 Master aircraft. The platform is positioned as a modern solution for pilot training, though...

Australia invests $855M in Bushmaster fleet

Australia has committed 1.2 billion AUD to strengthen its ground vehicle fleet. This includes acquiring 268 new Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles from Thales and upgrading existing Hawkei vehicles and...

April 27, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Navy taps Castelion for hypersonic missile

The US Navy has awarded Castelion a $105 million contract to integrate the Blackbeard hypersonic missile with the F/A-18. Designed as a long-range, high-speed weapon, it offers improved survivability...

April 27, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

US boosts F-35 test fleet for faster upgrades

The US Department of Defense has awarded Lockheed Martin a $177.49 million contract to build three F-35 flight sciences test aircraft. These aircraft will support Block 4 upgrades across...

Australia selects Rolls-Royce turbines for ships

Canberra has selected Rolls-Royce to supply MT30 gas turbines for the Royal Australian Navy’s Mogami-class frigates under a joint program with Japan. The propulsion system, integrated with diesel engines,...

Brazil plans to double Tamandaré frigate fleet

Germany and Brazil have signed an agreement to procure four additional Tamandaré-class frigates for the Brazilian Navy. Construction will be handled by Águas Azuis Consortium, which includes Thyssenkrupp Marine...

April 26, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

VL-SRSAM nears induction for Indian Navy

The VL-SRSAM missile system, developed by DRDO for the Indian Navy, has entered pre-induction trials with enhanced capabilities. It now offers nearly 80 km range, Mach 4.5 speed, and...

April 26, 2026
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

DRDO unveils new armoured vehicle platforms

DRDO unveiled new tracked and wheeled armoured platforms equipped with a 30 mm crewless turret and anti-tank missile capability. Built for high mobility, they feature strong engines, automatic transmission,...

April 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Adani shows ULM-ER with 10 km precision

The ULM-ER (ULPGM-V3), developed by Adani Defence with DRDO, is an extended-range UAV-launched precision missile designed for modern battlefield strikes. Weighing about 12.5 kg, it offers a 10 km...

BDL delivers first heavy torpedo to NSTL

Bharat Dynamics Limited has delivered India’s first production-grade wire-guided heavyweight torpedo to NSTL, marking a major milestone in indigenous naval weapons. Developed with fiber-optic wire guidance and active-passive acoustic...